Voters in #Pekin have decisively chosen Mary Burress as the city’s next mayor, over current City Council members Becky Cloyd and Dave Nutter. wcbu.org/local-news/202…

All three incumbents on the ballot and two new faces filled the five at-large Peoria city council seats up for grabs in Tuesday's consolidated election. wcbu.org/local-news/202…

From WCBU: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford County until 11:00am. More at weather.gov/ilx

Multiple injuries were reported north of Lewistown, but there were no fatalities reported. wcbu.org/local-news/202…

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Emergency officials in Fulton County say they’re still getting a handle on the scope and severity of the damage caused by Tuesday night’s severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. wcbu.org/local-news/202…

Filling the role as fourth coach for the Peoria Chiefs Thursday night will be Christina Whitlock, making her the first woman to serve as an in-uniform assistant in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. wcbu.org/local-news/202…

A newly-created law enforcement task force is planning to crack down on a growing spate of vehicle-related crimes in the Peoria area. wcbu.org/local-news/202…

NWS Lincoln storm damage survey summary from Lewistown/Bryant long-track EF-3 tornado (4/4/23). #ILwx

The Peoria Rivermen will call Carver Arena home for at least one more year, with an option for an extended commitment. wcbu.org/local-news/202…

When you think of Peoria, fashion may not be the place that comes to mind. But a long-running and passionate fashion scene exists in Peoria, and a new event aims to raise the visibility of some local designers. wcbu.org/local-news/202…

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A series of Peoria-area properties owned by Kim Blickenstaff are on the market. wcbu.org/local-news/202…

After some community concerns, Bradley University is revisiting it's plans for the old Avanti's site at Main and University. wcbu.org/local-news/202…

Tonight is the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Listen live WCBU News or get the agenda on our website peoriagov.org/562/Agendas-Mi…

A majority of Americans have felt the long reach of the nation's gun violence epidemic in one way or another. wcbu.org/npr-news/npr-n…

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Tonight at 6pm! Listen to the #peoriacc meeting on WCBU News Featured tonight: 🌳 Proclamation for Arbor Day 🚧 Conversion of Adams and Jefferson 🏠 Short Term Rentals and more. Get the live stream and the agenda at peoriagov.org/562/Agendas-Mi…